About the Guest:
Ahmed Salim is a Director at PwC, where he specializes in Compliance within Healthcare and Pharma Life Sciences, with a particular focus on AI and AI Governance. He is also the author of Mastering Compliance Through Change Management. His career has taken him from congressional field representation to chief compliance officer roles across multiple organizations, giving him unique insight into the political and human dynamics that drive compliance effectiveness. Ahmed holds a law degree and a master’s degree in communication, and he regularly contributes to Compliance Today and CEP Magazine.
Ahmed’s Philosophy:
Compliance professionals need to stop being viewed as the siloed team that no one wants to talk to. We need to speak the language of business and become true partners. It’s not about being the person who says no—it’s about being the person who helps find a way to yes while protecting the organization from reputational damage.
Episode Highlights:
🤖 AI Governance Without a RoadmapExplore why the absence of federal AI regulations in the U.S. creates both challenges and opportunities—and how organizations can leverage frameworks like the EU AI Act to build effective programs.
🔄 The 8-Step Change Management FrameworkDiscover Ahmed’s proven methodology for transforming compliance from checkbox enforcement to strategic partnership, including vision development, leadership sponsorship, and continuous improvement.
⚖️ The Chatbot DilemmaLearn why AI-powered compliance tools present unique governance challenges—and why getting an incorrect answer from a chatbot may actually be less problematic than getting one from a human.
🤝 From Enforcer to Business PartnerUncover the practical strategies Ahmed used to rebuild trust with skeptical sales teams and operations departments, including showing up at their meetings uninvited and speaking their language.
📊 Tech-Enabled ComplianceUnderstand how AI can revolutionize training, policy management, and auditing—while navigating the ethical and practical challenges of implementation in regulated industries.
🎯 Quick Wins and Strategic PatienceFind out why celebrating compliance victories matters and how to build momentum through achievable milestones while playing the long game on organizational transformation.
Sources:
* Mastering Compliance Through Change Management
* https://www.pwc.com/us/en/services/consulting/cybersecurity-risk-regulatory.html
* Ahmed Salim’s LinkedIn
